Title: Attorney and President
Company: Simon McKinsey Miller & Stone
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Robert M. Stone, Attorney and President at Simon McKinsey Miller & Stone, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements and leadership in Estate Planning, Probate and Premarital Agreements.
An esteemed legal professional since 1983, Mr. Stone has served as an attorney and president at Simon McKinsey Miller & Stone. In this capacity, he creates estate plans for married couples and single individuals, including trusts, wills, advanced healthcare directives and durable powers of attorney. His responsibilities also include transferring clients’ property into trusts to avoid probate, forming corporations and limited liability companies, and handling probate cases for those without a trust. Furthermore, Mr. Stone manages all necessary court filings and represents clients to ensure property is transferred to heirs or beneficiaries as appropriate.
Mr. Stone’s expertise in estate planning, probate and premarital agreements is widely recognized. He has distinguished himself through his commitment to fairness and honesty in practice, maintaining some of the most competitive fees in the area. He often encounters estate plans for which clients have paid excessive amounts for unnecessary components, underscoring his focus on providing practical solutions and value. Mr. Stone’s ability to engage with individuals respectfully has fostered positive relationships throughout his career.
In addition to his primary role at Simon McKinsey Miller & Stone, Mr. Stone has served as a judge pro tempore at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. This experience further broadened his legal perspective and deepened his understanding of judicial processes.
Mr. Stone’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in geography with a focus on ecosystems, cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles, earned in 1978, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of California, San Francisco, formerly UC Hastings, obtained in 1982. These academic achievements provided him with analytical skills and a broad perspective that have proven invaluable throughout his career. Mr. Stone was admitted to practice by the California Bar Association and holds certification as an expert network distinguished lawyer through Expert Network. He actively pursues continuing education through bar courses as well.
Mr. Stone’s professional journey is marked by ongoing engagement with leading industry organizations, including membership with the American Bar Association, The State Bar of California, the Long Beach Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, reflecting his commitment to staying current with legal trends and best practices. Beyond his professional commitments, he has contributed extensively to civic organizations. He serves as the treasurer on the board of directors at his synagogue. He has also participated on the arbitration panel for the Long Beach Bar Association as well as on the voluntary attorney panel for conservatorships and guardianships at Los Angeles County Court. Previously, Mr. Stone served on the board for Little League, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to community involvement.
Among Mr. Stone’s most notable achievements was the successful probate of a $35 million estate, a complex case that required approximately a year to complete and resulted in a substantial fee. Lauded for his career success, he has been awarded several Certificate of Appreciation awards, was named Favorite Living Trust Attorney by Press-Telegram Long Beach, received recognition from Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, now UC College of the Law, San Francisco, was named to Lawyers of Distinction numerous times since 2017, and was the recipient of a Best 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Simon McKinsey Miller & Stone.
Throughout his career, Mr. Stone has recognized the importance of maintaining a cordial demeanor in all professional interactions. His approach is shaped by lessons learned over decades, particularly the value of listening carefully to clients’ needs and simplifying complex legal concepts to make them accessible and manageable.
Mr. Stone’s entry into law was inspired by an engaging class in estate planning during law school, where he was drawn to guiding clients through important life decisions. Looking ahead, he aims to continue providing support to his clients through dedicated service rooted in fairness, expertise and genuine client relationships, a testament to a distinguished career defined by integrity and accomplishment.
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